Musical genius, master of the B3, and my dear friend.

At age 19, I really wanted a poster of this great musician, couldn't afford one, so I decided to make my own. This is my first portrait.

Founder of Smalls Jazz Club, NYC.
Local philanthropist, patron of the arts and impressario of the most user-friendly jazz club in NYC.

A pioneer hipster and revered NYC wiseman forced into anonymity by his legions of adoring sycophants.

A devoted and talented jazz musician, bassist, and composer living in NYC.

Founder of University of the Streets, a jazz musician, and one of my first friends in the city.

Salt of the earth, self-made man and the toughest Fiala around. A compelling cross between Cagney and Archie Bunker, a WWII vet - and my Gramps.

Short, balding, near-sighted misanthrope and my best friend.

Legendary jazz composer / pianist. Luckily, a friend rescued this portrait from the trash after a little temper tantrum I had with it.

NYC jazz musician, and my dear friend.

(unfinished / destroyed)

Artistic frustation took over with this drawing. Sorry, Johannes.

NYC jazz musician, fascinating character and a great man who remains an enigma and is missed by those who knew him.

Mother, scholar, gourmet chef and world traveler who has maintained her youth beautifully.

Lollipop-toten' gangster of Noisy-le-Roi and French reggae artist.

The Colonel